(1504) Terrible Trio: Hilda, Ale, Viv

[Hildegarde Bingen]

The Lord had caught sight of the Gangrel make his way into Court. At first she simply nodded, somewhat vaguely, in his direction. The breath was caught in her mouth, her lips parted slightly, as she waited for him to draw near. His words took her aback; words forgotten, a smile spread across her face and wrapped, shameless and coy, up over one side of her face. Decorous movement as her hand rose and checked an errant length of hair. Predatory eyes flashed.

"Speak of the devil and he shall appear, or so they say..."

[Alessandra]

As Konrad approaches and addresses Hildegarde and Vivian, she feels her Beast shrink back in fear. It begged her to flee, to get away from the bigger Beast.

She resists the urge to run and smiles to Konrad, “Good to see you Konrad! Just got back in town actually.” She answers. “Not a whole lot, just looking to get Acknowledged and settled. How’ve you been?” it felt good to know he remembered her.

When Vivian mentions the Prince visits Court randomly, she nods, “I only hope I won’t make a social mistake when he is in attendance.” She says with a laugh. It didn’t worry her, she knows the rules.

“I like having a variety of allies.” She says, smirking at the wink.

“Oh, I look forward to that conversation Vivian. And I know my eyes haven’t deceived me that you’re more than just an enticing face.” She says playfully with a wink.

[Konrad Roth]

Konrad's smirk bears teeth as he grins, given their favorable attentions. "You're saying good things about me, I hope," he remarks with some playfulness as Hildegarde clues him in.

"Pleasure's mine, Miss York," he says to Vivian. "Almost didn't recognize you without a strapping man on your arm. You look naked without one," he jokes, hoping she doesn't find offense in the comment. He'd seen her disappear with the Prince at that same party, and wrapped around Eddie at Baldwin's Monomacy, so she didn't seem likely to be shamed by the observation.

"Glad to have you back, Ale. I'm doing alright I think. Actually, I had come over to see if you were just passing through. I'm planning on getting the Family together for a meeting soon. I bet you'll be able to take care of your Acknowledgment there. A lot's changed since you were here last so I can get you up to speed then."

He puts his hands together in front of him and rubs his palms expectantly. "Sooo, you're talking about alliances, eh? Well, being on your best behavior is always a good start. No naughtiness, I expect? Not without inviting me anyways." The known Carthian seems in good spirits for the most part, perhaps feeling more confident given his growing reputation and position. Vivian and Alessandra at least were potential Allies, unaffiliated with the Covenants and potential recruits for the Movement. Hildegarde, however, he knew to be an established if mysterious figure. He knew she knew somethings, but just not what those somethings were.

[Alessandra]

A quick shake of her head, “Nope, I plan on staying this time.” She confirms. “And a Family meeting sounds great, I’ll be there. Change is good sometimes.” But not seeing Tracy at Court did worry her.

“Ah, well cattivo* is always best with others.” She says with a knowing smile.

“I should give you my number Konrad, in case I’m needed before the meeting.”

Italian Translation

*Italian for Naughty

[Hildegarde Bingen]

"Priscus Cordoba," Hildegarde nodded, her smile shifting into something much warmer. "There is no intrusion. I take it your nights have been pleasant." Her eyes moved between Cordoba and Roth with a certain degree of expectation.

[Konrad Roth]

"Sounds like a good idea. I'll trade you mine," says Konrad as Alessandra offers up her contact info while he provides his, not minding the audience of women who might remember such digits. "I don't expect it to run too long, but you never know."

Despite his brief time in their company he turns at the arrival of another Beast quite familiar to him. He remembers Juan's Beast to be a fierce creature indeed, though through his Protean Discipline it seems nothing more than an errant challenger. "Hey there, Pricsus Cordoba." It is a strange thing for Konrad's attention to be sought out in Court, though Galloway had done it once before.

He turns back to the ladies with a smirk and a shrug. "Ah, busy busy," he says jovially before turning back to Juan.

"Sure, this something you'd prefer in private?" he asks, glancing to the private meeting rooms in back. Juan already knew the type of services Konrad provides, but he isn't aware of any up-in-coming Monomacy duels on the horizon. Maybe the Incubus knew something he didn't.

[Alessandra]

Just then a handsome Kindred with a Spanish accent approached them. Before she could smile, she is filled with an intense fear of this larger and more powerful Beast. Thankfully he address Konrad, giving her time to get a handle on her Beast and fear.

He was addressed as a Priscus, and she smiles, “Good evening.” Was all she decided to say. She didn’t know the man, but he was well mannered enough, and he wasn’t talking to her.

When Konrad offers his contact info, she smiles, “Grazie*.”

The enticing Vivian seemed not to be bothered by the intrusion, and she was curious as to what else she could talk about with the woman.

Translation

*Italian for thank you